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The springbok is native to the open, treeless plains of southern Africa. It once roamed in enormous herds but is now much reduced in numbers. It is the symbol and nickname of the national rugby team of South Africa.
- Where can the springbok be found in South Africa?
- How many Springboks are left in the world?
- Is springbok a wild animal?
- Why is there no springbok in the Kruger Park?
- What is a Springbok habitat?
- Is an Impala a Springbok?
- Can you eat Springbok?
- What are baby Springboks called?
- Are springbok farmed?
- How much is springbok?
Where can the springbok be found in South Africa?
Springbok occur in several protected areas across their range: Makgadikgadi and Nxai National Park (Botswana); Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park between Botswana and South Africa; Etosha National Park and Namib-Naukluft Park (Namibia); Mokala and Karoo National Parks and a number of provincial reserves in South Africa.
How many Springboks are left in the world?
According to the IUCN Red List, the total springbok population size in southern Africa is around 2,000,000-2,500,000 individuals. Currently, this species is classified as Least Concern (LC) and its numbers today are increasing.
Is springbok a wild animal?
The springbok is a medium-sized antelope that roams across the African savanna in massive herds, protected from predators by sheer numbers. The springbok is among the most well-known and common animals of southern Africa.
Why is there no springbok in the Kruger Park?
The habitat in the Kruger National Park is not suitable for them, and they have never historically occurred in the region. They prefer dry areas with extreme heat. They are beautiful antelope that can often be found in large herds.
What is a Springbok habitat?
Springbok habitat
Springboks inhabit dry, open plains; from deserts to savannahs and shrublands, and from sea level up to South Africa's Highveld plateau area (3)(5). It prefers areas of short grasses and avoids tall grass, woodland and other areas where vegetation restricts movement and visibility (3).
Is an Impala a Springbok?
*The Springbok has a white face and white stomach which the Impala has light brown. *The Springbok has a dark red-brown band along its' flank. *Both sexes of Springbok have horns whereas with Impala only the males have horns.
Can you eat Springbok?
You are less likely to have seen springbok served in a restaurant. But in South Africa, the small antelope with its characteristic bounding run (known as pronking or stotting) is standard fare. Springbok is a very lean meat, with strong venison flavours, which produces deep-red steaks.
What are baby Springboks called?
What is a baby Springbok called? After a gestation period of 25 weeks single lambs are born. Springbok lambs are hidden for the first two days after birth. Most ewes breed every year, some even twice.
Are springbok farmed?
Interesting Facts
The Springbok is one of South Africa's most successful game farm animals to breed.
How much is springbok?
Rarer color phase variants will cost more, with black springbok starting at about $500 in South Africa to $1000 in Namibia, and white and copper color phases in the $800-$900 range in South Africa and $1,000-$1,200 in Namibia.
